Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
46066

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
gcc

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 5: 130 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045395

Common Names

  • Heterophylla Lipochaeta
  • Heterophylla Hawaiian Everlasting
  • Hawaiian Everlasting Lipochaeta

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Description

Lipochaeta heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved Lipochaeta, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Hawaii. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small, yellow flowers with five petals. It grows in dry, open areas, often in rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Lipochaeta heterophylla is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and its leaves can be eaten raw or cooked.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lipochaeta heterophylla has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lipochaeta heterophylla is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and divisions can be made in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Lipochaeta heterophylla

Lipochaeta heterophylla can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, and Italy.

Lipochaeta heterophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Lipochaeta heterophylla?

The common name of Lipochaeta heterophylla is Hawaiian yellow-flowering shrub.

What is the scientific name of Hawaiian yellow-flowering shrub?

The scientific name of Hawaiian yellow-flowering shrub is Lipochaeta heterophylla.

What is the habitat of Lipochaeta heterophylla?

Lipochaeta heterophylla is found in dry, rocky areas, such as mountainsides and cliffs.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-143904: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.